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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.10, 7,183.67 and 2,967.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.10, 7,183.67 and 2,967.45 is: 4,095.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.10 : 7,183.67 = 2,967.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.10/7,183.67 = 2,967.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.10x = 7,183.67 × 2,967.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.10x = 21,317,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,317,181.54/5,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.44

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